May Day violence? Police didn't create it. They responded to it (Letter to the editor)

Police action at the May Day protest was in response to violence, not the cause of it. It's clear from past events that some individuals come to cause trouble.

A gentler police response does not stop those bent on disruption and damages, and organizers haven't been able to contain them. The lesson learned is that the sooner police act to diminish violent behavior, the better they can minimize property damage and harm to others.

Blame those who show up in hoods and masks promoting riot and destruction, not police action trying to prevent it. Thank you, Portland Police Bureau.